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SPNL is the national partner for BirdLife International in Lebanon. We strive to conserve biodiversity for the provision of a better quality of life through sustaining sites, habitats, species, and people.
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Common Reed Warbler Acrocephalus scirpaceus
Hima

Watching the Skies: A Month of Bird Monitoring and Community Engagement in Lebanon’s Himas

Between 23 July and 23 August 2025, Chadi Saad, manager of SPNL's Hima Hammana Raptor Observatory, demonstrated unwavering dedication to bird monitoring across Lebanon,...
A tranquil path leads through a vibrant Hima site, where wildflowers bloom and cedar forests thrive under Lebanon’s summer skies. This landscape reflects the harmony between nature and community conservation. Photo Credit: Spyro Klitira
BirdLife International

HIMA: A Lebanese Model Showcased for Integrating Nature Conservation and Community Empowerment

BirdLife International Middle East, in collaboration with the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), is organizing a webinar on 26 August...
Hima

At the Heart of the Hima… Turtles Return to Freedom

Under the patronage of the Municipality of Qarnael, and upon the invitation of the Qarnael Women’s Association, with the participation of the Society for...
Hima

SPNL Advances Hima Conservation with Kfarselwen Municipality and Mount Knaiseh Adventure Club

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is pleased to announce a productive and inspiring meeting with Kfarselwen Municipality and the...
Hima
SPNL

Nature’s Quiet Labor: Bee Pollinates Chamomile in Lebanese Spring Sunlight 🐝

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bx4SI7Z3JEY Under the golden spring sun of Lebanon, a busy bee gently lands on a blooming chamomile flower — a quiet, mesmerizing moment that captures...
Hima
SPNL

Spring Symphony in Hammana: Where Cherry Blossoms Rival Japan’s Satoyama

As the first rays of spring sunlight touch the slopes of Mount Lebanon, Hammana’s Hima Farm awakens with a beauty that is nothing short...
Hima
SPNL

Residents of Hima Btekhnay Capture Sightings of the Hoopoe in the...

Residents of Btekhnay, in the Upper Metn region, rushed to capture and share photos and videos of a pair of hoopoes as they moved...
Anti-Poaching Unit
SPNL

SPNL and CABS Sign MoU to Strengthen Bird Conservation and Combat...

A significant step towards enhanced bird conservation and enforcement of hunting laws in Lebanon was taken on Wednesday with the signing of a Memorandum...
Anti-Poaching Unit
SPNL

Anti-Poaching Unit Praises Lebanese Army Command’s Circular to Prevent the Hunting...

Coinciding with the spring bird migration season, which begins in mid-February and lasts until early June, and due to the rise in cases of...
Anti-Poaching Unit
SPNL

Lebanon Takes Bold Step to Combat Illegal Hunting and Wildlife Trafficking...

In a significant move to strengthen Lebanon’s environmental protection efforts, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon...
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The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is dedicated to conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable development, and safeguarding Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage. As the national partner of BirdLife International, SPNL embraces the Hima approach, a community-based conservation model that harmonizes nature, people, and culture. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we empower communities to protect vital ecosystems and species while ensuring livelihoods and well-being. Join us in our mission to preserve Lebanon's unique environment for future generations. Visit our website or follow us on social media to learn more and support our initiatives. Together, we can make a difference.

Horsh Kayfoun, Luc Hoffmann Hima Center،, Itani, Kayfoun, Mount Lebanon